Padraic Colum | |
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 Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1959. | |
| Born | Patrick Columb 8 December 1881 Columcille, County Longford, Ireland |
| Died | 11 January 1972 (aged 90) Enfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Period | 1902–58 |
| Notable works | The Saxon Shillin, The King of Ireland's Son |
| Spouse | Mary Maguire |
Padraic Colum (8 December 1881 – 11 January 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.